Biology at Washington State University
Pullman, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 243 graduates a year
Washington State University graduates in biology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington State University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 318 | Newberry College Newberry, SC | $60,460 | $67,041 | #136 | $34,694 |
| 319 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $60,450 | $63,586 | #236 | $34,813 |
| 320 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $60,424 | $64,787 | #196 | $36,732 |
| 321 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $60,418 | $55,572 | #524 | $36,290 |
| 322 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $60,366 | $62,491 | #263 | $27,638 |
| 323 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $60,351 | $57,442 | #448 | $33,228 |
| 324 | Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT | $60,305 | $65,874 | #170 | $27,912 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,290 one year after graduating and $60,418 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Washington State University ranks #321 by median pay four years after graduation, and #524 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Washington State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,647.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.